About Cross Lake Day Use
In Central Minnesota's popular lakes area, the Cross Lake Day Use has tremendous appeal for families and friends, with an array of activities and facilities perfect for a day outdoors. Swim or sunbathe at the beach, enjoy a meal at one of the numerous picnic sites, or for larger groups, reserve one of two group picnic shelters. Shore fishing is popular both upstream and downstream of the dam on accessible fishing piers, and canoe access is available for exploring the Pine River downstream of the dam. The area offers two group picnic shelters. The 1 shelter is located upstream of the dam and is smaller than the 2 shelter which is located downstream of the dam, along the Pine River. Canoe access is available along both shores of the Pine River downstream from the dam. A swimming beach and two accessible fishing piers are available within a short walk of the parking area. Other facilities…
- Managed by: Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake, USACE
- Where: in Crosslake, MN · 46.66972, -94.10833
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.9 mi
Propane: 14.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Cross Lake Recreation Area 0 mi
- US Army Corps of Engineers Campground 0.1 mi
- Cuyuna Scout Camp 3.9 mi
- Greer Lake Campground 4.1 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi S of Jenkins 10.2 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi SE of Pine River 12.3 mi